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Finally, summer! Whether it is the beginning of the season or mid season there are always opportunities to get great summer modeling photos created and done to add to a portfolio. Whether you are a professional swimwear, bikini, fitness or commercial model or fashion model these tips can help you out.
Each type of modeling may have different portfolio requirements. If you are looking to get more fitness and bikini gigs you may want to aim and get a variety of bikini and beach photographs taken.
Fitness models may find an opportunity to get great shots under the sun as well.
Working with other photographers can be a great way to have a variety of shots too. Fitness models often have the opportunity to work with swimwear brands too because of their/your physical aesthetics.
Commercial models also have unique opportunities such as summer campaigns outdoors. These may include jobs for e-commerce brands and larger retailers. Although most campaign shoots are done prior to the summer, it is still a great time to build a portfolio if you haven’t already.
Freelance models can have a variety of jobs as well with e-commerce and private brands.
Beaches are a popular destination for modeling photoshoots in the summer. A little history behind going to the beach dates back hundreds of years. During the roman period beaches were seen as dangerous due to the casualties and shipwrecks as sea crashes occurred by the beach. During the middle ages beaches were commonly used for recreational activities
In the 17th and 18th century beaches were seen by upper-classmen as a sport and bathing was much more popular. As transportation and railways expanded in Europe this formulated the idea of going to the beach. Around the 18th century and 19th century resorts and beach towns became more popular.
Beaches for modeling photos can give you a wide variety of options for lifestyle, spicy and fun photoshoots.
Lifestyle beach modeling photos may involve sitting in the sand, going into the water, swimming, surfing or playing a sport (volleyball, kickball, frisbee). These are great for freelance models, commercial models or fitness models. These can add action into you portfolio. Fashion models may not benefit as much from this.
Fashion Beach Photo Shoots and even editorial beach photoshoots may be more subtle with the actions performed. There may be more exaggerated posing and a keen focus on the fashion, attire, swimwear of the model.
Modeling on the beach may require different types of swimwear. Both males, females and unisex may need to represent different outfits. Here are some of them that you can think of before going to your photoshoots for an idea.
Bikini areas go for beach swimwear. There are different options that may be worth looking over to understand what you need. Here are a few of the bikinis that are common. It is also important to remove any unnecessary jewlery this time as well- often times jewlery can be overly shiny in the summer light.
A couple quick bikini poses and mindsets are to feel confident.
You can take these yourself or get help from a photographer.
Swimwear and trousers are also a popular clothing pieces that generally men wear. Some additional unisex ideas include the following
